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What is primarily responsible for distinguishing a pharmacist as a professional?
What is primarily responsible for distinguishing a pharmacist as a professional?
Which of the following roles is NOT typically associated with a pharmacist?
Which of the following roles is NOT typically associated with a pharmacist?
What is a key element in the pharmacist's professional characteristic?
What is a key element in the pharmacist's professional characteristic?
What is the primary component of the attitudes that influence a pharmacist's professional behavior?
What is the primary component of the attitudes that influence a pharmacist's professional behavior?
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Which of the following is included in the pharmacist's expertise?
Which of the following is included in the pharmacist's expertise?
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What is the primary focus of a professional's decision-making according to the Code of Ethics?
What is the primary focus of a professional's decision-making according to the Code of Ethics?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a Code of Ethics for professionals?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having a Code of Ethics for professionals?
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What is one consequence a pharmacist may face for breaching their ethical obligations?
What is one consequence a pharmacist may face for breaching their ethical obligations?
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Which principle states that patients must always be the top priority for pharmacists?
Which principle states that patients must always be the top priority for pharmacists?
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What action might indicate a breach of ethical duties regarding dispensing practices?
What action might indicate a breach of ethical duties regarding dispensing practices?
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Study Notes
The Role of Pharmacist in Society
- Pharmacists have knowledge and expertise in compounding medicines, evaluating medicine quality and efficacy, selecting suitable medications, and storing medicines.
- They provide advice to patients regarding medication use, potential side effects, and how to take their medications.
- Pharmacists are experts on drugs and their use, acting as custodians of medicine information.
- Pharmacists are healthcare professionals and the profession of pharmacy is dedicated to patients' welfare.
Why Pharmacist as a Profession
- Pharmacists possess a specialized body of knowledge crucial for patient care.
- Applied knowledge encompasses practical skills and intellectual understanding.
- Intellectual knowledge is essential for professional practice.
- A service's societal value alone does not qualify it as a professional service; judgment-based service, informed by available information, characterizes a profession.
- Pharmacists' skills and knowledge go beyond mere product distribution; their knowledge and judgment are used in patient care and the safety of medications.
Code of Ethics for Pharmacists (2018)
- Ethics are rules established by the profession to aid decision-making in complex situations.
- Ethical frameworks guide professionals' behavior, ensuring patient welfare is prioritized over personal gain.
- Key principles include patient welfare, accurate medication dispensing, and adherence to regulations when providing medication services.
- Ethical violations could include providing unsafe medications, dispensing medications with errors, or using printed/electronic media irresponsibly.
- The professional considers the welfare of others before their own needs.
Code of Conduct
- The Pharmacy Board established a comprehensive Code of Conduct for pharmacists in 1989.
- The code outlines standards for professional conduct, aiming to improve professionalism in Malaysia.
- The current code serves as a benchmark, addressing professional malpractice cases and guiding ethical behavior.
- Specifically; new responsibilities, standards and obligations for pharmacists in the context of professionalism, conduct and the Code of Ethics were established.
Why Pharmacist as a Profession (2)
- Pharmacists demonstrate specific attitudes that influence professional conduct and actions, primarily emphasizing patient welfare.
- Patient welfare is prioritized using sound judgment, not personal gains.
- Key emphasis is on the unselfish concern for others.
- Pharmacists are evaluated as professionals, not based on personal gains.
Professionalism Characteristics
- Professionals prioritize client health and well-being, utilizing highly specialized knowledge.
- Standards of behavior are expected to be higher, preventing exploitation of knowledge.
- Codes of conduct provide guidelines and ensure proper professional service.
Pharmacy as a Profession
- Roles and responsibilities of pharmacy professionals may vary.
- Pharmacists maintain credibility and trust through high ethical standards and professional conduct.
Objections to Pharmacy as a Profession
- Skeptics view pharmacy more as a business rather than a profession, citing the sale of medications as the sole emphasis.
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Explore the essential roles and responsibilities of pharmacists within society. This quiz covers their expertise in medicine, patient care, and the professional knowledge required for effective practice. Test your understanding of how pharmacists contribute to healthcare and patient safety.
